Redmi has officially launched the Turbo 5 Max in China following weeks of teasers, unveiling a smartphone focused on extreme battery capacity and flagship-level performance. The device makes history as the first smartphone globally to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s processor, positioning it as a performance-centric offering in the premium mid-range segment.
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max features a large 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 12-bit color panel and M10 luminescent material, delivering peak brightness of up to 3,500 nits. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, and a 480Hz touch sampling rate, ensuring a smooth and immersive viewing experience. A 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner and a 20MP front-facing camera are integrated on the front, while the phone carries an IP69K rating for enhanced protection against dust, water immersion, and high-pressure water jets. The device is available in Auspicious Cloud White, Ocean Blue, Sunshine Orange, and Shadow Black color options.
At its core, the Turbo 5 Max is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset, built on a 3nm process. It is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage for high-speed performance and multitasking. To manage heat during intensive workloads, Redmi has equipped the phone with a large surface vapor chamber cooling system. The device runs Android 16-based HyperOS 3 and includes stereo speakers, an infrared sensor, dual SIM support, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 6, and NFC connectivity.
The rear camera system includes a 50MP Light Fusion 600 primary sensor with optical image stabilization, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide camera for expanded shooting options. For selfies and video calls, the phone relies on a 20MP front camera.
One of the standout features of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is its massive 9,000mAh silicon-carbon battery. The device supports 100W wired fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging, aided by Xiaomi’s P3 fast charging chip and G1 battery management chipset to ensure efficiency and long-term battery health.
Pricing for the Redmi Turbo 5 Max starts at $360 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. The 12GB RAM with 512GB storage and 16GB RAM with 256GB storage models are priced at $400, while the top-tier 16GB RAM and 512GB storage variant is available for $445, making it a highly competitive option in its category.
